PSMA-RLT in Patients with Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer: A Retrospective Study

  • Amina Banda*
  • , Bastiaan M. Privé*
  • , Youssra Allach
  • , Maike J.M. Uijen
  • , Steffie M.B. Peters
  • , Cato C. Loeff
  • , Martin Gotthardt
  • , Constantijn H.J. Muselaers
  • , J. Alfred Witjes
  • , Inge M. van Oort
  • , J. P.Michiel Sedelaar
  • , Harm Westdorp
  • , Niven Mehra
  • , Fadi Khreish
  • , Samer Ezziddin
  • , Amir Sabet
  • , Michael C. Kreissl
  • , Thomas Winkens
  • , Philipp Seifert
  • , Marcel J.R. Janssen
  • Willemijn A.M. van Gemert, James Nagarajah
*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Background: Prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-directed radioligand therapy (RLT) is a novel treatment for patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). Given the mode of action, patients in an earlier disease stage, such as hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (HSPC), are also likely to benefit from [177Lu]Lu-PSMA- (177Lu-PSMA) or [225Ac]Ac-PSMA-radioligand treatment (225Ac-PSMA). In this retrospective study, we analyzed the safety and efficacy of PSMA-RLT in early-stage and hormone-sensitive metastatic prostate cancer patients. Methods: A retrospective study was performed in patients who received 177Lu-PSMA and/or 225Ac-PSMA with early-stage metastatic prostate cancer. The primary outcome parameter evaluated in this study was the progression-free survival (PFS) after PSMA-RLT and toxicity according to the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events. Secondary outcome parameters were prostate-specific antigen (PSA) response and the date of onset of CRPC state. Results: In total, 20 patients were included of which 18 patients received 177Lu-PSMA radioligand and two patients received tandem treatment with both 177Lu-PSMA and 225Ac-PSMA radioligands. Patients received a median of 2 treatment cycles (range 1–6) and a median activity of 6.2 GBq 177Lu-PSMA per cycle (interquartile range (IQR) 5.2–7.4 GBq). PSMA-RLT was overall well-tolerated. The most common grade 1–2 side effects were xerostomia (n = 6) and fatigue (n = 8), which were only temporarily reported. One patient that received 225Ac-PSMA developed grade 3–4 bone marrow toxicity. The median PFS was 12 months (95% confidence interval (CI), 4.09–19.9 months). Seventeen (85%) patients had a ≥50% PSA response following PSMA-RLT. One patient developed CRPC 9 months following PSMA-RLT. Conclusions: In this small cohort study, PSMA-RLT appeared safe and showed encouraging efficacy for (metastasized) early-stage and hormone-sensitive prostate cancer patients. Prospective studies are awaited and should include long-term follow-up.

Original languageEnglish
Article number297
Number of pages11
JournalCancers
Volume15
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan-2023
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Actinium-225
  • early stage
  • Lutetium-177
  • prostate cancer
  • PSMA radioligand therapy

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